I used to work in jobs I hated because I needed the money to buy a guitar. I know what it feels like to be depressed. On the other hand, I also know what it feels like to have money, to be successful, to be independent, but I can tell you that money and success never solve your problems.

It's definitely a different world. Smoking is bad for your voice, for sure, but you learn to function in that world of bad. Now I'm in better shape, and I'm mu…

'Tighter and Tighter' was actually written around the same time as 'Black Hole Sun.' In fact, I did a demo with four songs on it to play for the band. 'Black H…

Everything's different. You have to recognise the fact that I'm different. Time goes on, and you change. I'm coming into this as a different guy, that's probab…

I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane.

It isn't enough for you to love money- it's also necessary that money should love you.

u screamin' go 2pac, and I ain't stopin' till i'm well paid/bails paid/now nigga, look what hell made